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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-04
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1935-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Navajo Matter
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Irrigation Project in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_50_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Iowa Indians' Interest Claims
- Date:
- 1936-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-06-11
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-06-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a series of letters regarding the drilling of an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in Oklahoma in order to establish community gardens. Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking guidance and approval from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior on how to proceed with the project, including potential funding sources and coordination with State Works Progress Administration officials. The letters also mention discussions with irrigation and engineering experts to assess the feasibility of the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935")
![["The letter is in reference to drilling an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in order to develop community gardens. The writer provides information on nearby artesian wells, including flow rates and depths. They also mention the cost of drilling and casing a well. The letter emphasizes the potential success of irrigating at the Fort Sill Indian School and offers to provide further assistance and information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chas. D. Campbell of the Lawton Chamber of Commerce regarding the development of water for irrigation purposes for the benefit of the Indians in Oklahoma. The letter was acknowledged by the Office of Indian Affairs, which stated that the matter was under active consideration and would receive careful study and consideration. Campbell provided information and suggestions for the project, estimating it would cost around $25,000 to complete. Senator Thomas was urged to take the matter up with the commissioner to see if it could be developed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians")
![["The letter is from a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his attention to a matter concerning the Navajo people. The writer expresses appreciation for the information provided and thanks Senator Thomas on behalf of the people in their state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Navajo Matter")
![["The letter is written by C.E.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the progress at Kiowa Hospital Training School and Fort Sill Indian School. Campbell also mentions the need for funds to build a modern school building and dormitory at Fort Sill Indian School, as well as the importance of planting fruit trees and completing landscaping at the institutions. Senator Thomas responds with updates on the plan for drilling an Artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School. Additionally, Campbell reaches out to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, for information on the progress of the plan."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School")
![["The letter is from L. W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the destitution, graft, and corruption among Oklahoma Indians under the Shawnee Indian agency. Jones mentions previous complaints made to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and other officials, as well as ongoing investigations by Special Agent Shipley. He urges Senator Thomas to take action and address the situation with the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 1936")
![["A letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to C.D. Campbell discussing the progress of an irrigation project at Fort Sill Indian School in Oklahoma. The Indian Office has authorized $9,000 for the project and construction is set to start soon. Senator Thomas is working to expedite the project and keep Campbell informed of any developments. Campbell had initially inquired about the project and expressed the importance of getting it started soon for the benefit of the school. Senator Thomas also reached out to Commissioner John Collier for updates on the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Irrigation Project in 1936")
![["Jacob Dole inquired about interest claimed for the Iowa Indians, but was informed that no money is available for the payment of such interest. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledged receiving Senator Elmer Thomas' letter and informed him that Dole had been advised directly on the matter. Dole had previously asked Senator Thomas about how to pursue the case regarding the interest owed to the Iowa Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Iowa%20Indians,%20Mar.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_50_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Iowa Indians' Interest Claims")
![["The text includes correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and various individuals regarding the progress of construction at the Kiowa Indian Hospital, specifically the tuberculosis annex and a building for student nurses. There is also mention of the policy to be followed in regard to schools at Fort Sill and Riverside. Senator Thomas expresses a desire to expedite the construction process and gather more information on the schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking recognition of their ownership rights to certain lands in Caddo County, Oklahoma. They have submitted resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now appealing to Congress for assistance in obtaining full title to the land. The Executive Committee of the tribe reiterates their claim and requests immediate action on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
